TechInLaw LegalTech Seminar - Ethical Obligations of Lawyers When Facing Challenges Presented by Generative AI

Ethical Obligations of Lawyers When Facing Challenges Presented by Generative AI

July 25, 2024 @8:00 AM – 9:00 AM In-Person, Karen J. Williams Courtroom, USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law and Online via Zoom.

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence ("AI") tools and, particularly Generative AI, has raised numerous questions that impact lawyers and their clients. Several state bars have issued ethics opinions and other guidance addressing Generative AI.

This CLE will discuss official and practical ways lawyers can deal with obligations of competence, confidentiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest, when facing challenges presented by Generative AI.

Faculty 

• David Sella-Villa, Associate Professor of Law, University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law 

Faculty Bios

David Sella-Villa  - David Sella Villa is the Chief Privacy Officer for the State of South Carolina and heads the state’s Enterprise Privacy Office.

David is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he teaches Data Privacy Law.  He holds several privacy certifications. David is also a member of the SC Interagency Drone Users Consortium and the Sedona Conference.  David is also the author of law review articles dealing with privacy and emerging technologies.

Prior to being Chief Privacy Officer for the State of South Carolina, David was Assistant General Counsel for the South Carolina Department of Administration.  Prior to that, David worked as General Counsel for a private aviation company.  He earned his law degree from the College of William & Mary, where he continues to serve as Adjunct Faculty.  He also has degrees from the London School of Economics and West Virginia University.